NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Acclaimed alternative/indie rockers Eauclaire have signed an exclusive recording agreement with NCS Collective, the rapidly burgeoning label division of Nashville Christian Songwriters. The band’s highly anticipated NCS Collective debut, “You Me The Kids,” an evocatively upbeat summer anthem penned and produced by Eauclaire’s Bryant Urich, Kyle Kicker and Justin Barnett, is now available on streaming platforms. 
 
“Eauclaire’s signing marks a new era for NCS Collective,” says John Chisum, founder and president of Nashville Christian Songwriters. “We are uniquely positioned to partner with indie artists, offering them more creative control and the kind of label services they need to be heard above the noise. Welcoming Eauclaire is also a natural next step in NCS’ almost decade-long relationship with Bryant Urich. He's a great talent and a fine songwriter and producer, and I love the way he, Kyle and Justin blend iconic musical references with a current indie-rock feel."
 
“You Me The Kids” finds Eauclaire mining decidedly new sonic territory as the longtime friends embrace their current station in life, exploring both the beauty and chaos of raising children and cultivating healthy marriages. From carefree family road trips to hard days at home, the track is ultimately a pledge of unwavering commitment to honor and celebrate love at every turn.
 
“It’s an ode to all the ups and downs, exhaustion, joy, fun, laughter and togetherness that is family,” shares Eauclaire’s Bryant Urich of “You Me The Kids.” “We’re all in a season of life where family is first, and yet we’re braving the waters of creating art that matters while staying true to our mission of loving our wives and raising our kids with commitment and intentionality. The lyrics really say it all, ‘Even on the bitter days, I can’t imagine a better way.’”

“We hope people know that they’re not alone in feeling overwhelmed in the trenches of parenthood,” Urich adds. “With little ones, it’s easy to feel like life as you knew it is over as a new sort of soul-tired weariness sets in, but it’s quite possibly the highest position of honor to be able to lead your family.”
 
ABOUT EAUCLAIRE
Formed by college friends Bryant Urich, Kyle Kicker and Justin Barnett in 2010, Eauclaire (pronounced "o-claire") released their acclaimed debut, Océan Bleu, in 2019, followed by 2022’s Timber, the latter of which chronicles a deeply personal season of loss and rediscovery for the band. Eauclaire’s single “Depths” was showcased in the CW and Netflix series All American, and their music has also been featured on MTV, MTV2 and in various international advertising campaigns. Along with a sold-out headlining show in their hometown of Springfield, Missouri, Eauclaire has taken the stage at Analog, one of Nashville’s top intimate venues, and Moab, Utah’s Heaven on Earth Festival, where they are slated to appear again this year. Known for finding the beauty in the everyday, Eauclaire uses visceral landscapes, emotive harmonic textures, and timeless sounds to tell the story of the human condition and challenge listeners to be fully present in their own journey.

ABOUT NCS COLLECTIVE & NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SONGWRITERS
Passionate about teaching and mentoring songwriters, veteran music industry executive John Chisum founded Nashville Christian Songwriters (NCS) in 2015. NCS Collective leads the organization's ever-evolving range of resources with its record label and publishing services. NCS Collective is home to such noted artists as Coby James, Eauclaire, Ezra Worship Initiative and Anya Lee, among many others. 
 
In addition, the NCS Community is a subscription-based educational program for aspiring writers and artists. The groundbreaking curriculum offers workshops, instructional downloads, and guest presentations from veteran artists and industry professionals, among a wealth of other tools. NCS also produces the popular “Song Revolution” podcast, co-hosted and produced by Chisum, which boasts nearly 200 episodes to date and has spotlighted conversations with some of the industry’s top singers and songwriters. Comprised of a world-class recording studio, podcast suite and versatile event space, NCS is located in the heart of Nashville’s Berry Hill creative district.
 

NCS Collective Welcomes Eauclaire (Pictured L-R): Eauclaire's Kyle Kicker; NCS Collective founder and president John Chisum; and Eauclaire's Bryant Urich and Justin Barnett

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